How far is De Pere, WI from Elkhorn, WI?

The driving distance from De Pere, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.91 mi
03h 04m
Flight
125.09 mi
201.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.91 mi
Kilometers
255.74 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhorn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in De Pere
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Pere
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Elkhorn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Pere
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belgium
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From De Pere
79.4 mi
01h 32m
To Elkhorn
79.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Pere and Elkhorn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Pere and Elkhorn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2220 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    31.7 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 11

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 11

  18. 18

    Continue on East Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    45 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Pere and Elkhorn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
140 mi · 88%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
4.16 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 11
1.32 mi · 1%
East Court Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belgium
01h 32m from De Pere
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving De Pere and Sunny near Elkhorn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Pere to Elkhorn?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from De Pere and 79.5 miles from Elkhorn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Pere and Sunny near Elkhorn.

Stop Ideas Near Belgium

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belgium, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belgium.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

56 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

62 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Pere and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 125.09 mi (201.31 km).

De Pere

#1 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Elkhorn

#2 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: De Pere (-88.06038, 44.44888)
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between De Pere and Elkhorn. The current time is 21:43:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.